Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cranberry Bliss Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors topped with creamy frosting. These soft, chewy treats are ideal for holiday gatherings, casual get-togethers, or simply as an afternoon pick-me-up. With their vibrant colors and irresistible taste, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the orange zest.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While cooling, whip together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for frosting.
- Once cooled, frost the bars and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg